SAA Supa 8 2006
Appearance
The SAA Supa 8 2006 was the 32nd edition of the competition featuring the top 8-placed teams at the conclusion of the 2004–05 Premier Soccer League season and the 4th under its then sponsored name, the SAA Supa 8.[1]
It was won by Kaizer Chiefs, who defeated Golden Arrows in the quarter-final,[2] Moroka Swallows in the semi-final,[3] and Supersport United in the final.[4]
Rotson Kilambe, who scored the winner and only goal of the game for Bloemfontein Celtic in the 2005 final, repeated the feat for Chiefs, scoring in the 62nd minute.[5]
Tournament details | |
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Date | 12 August 2006 — 21 October 2006 |
Teams | 8 |
Defending champions | Bloemfontein Celtic |
Final positions | |
Champions | Kaizer Chiefs (13th title) |
Runner-up | SuperSport United |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 6 |
Goals scored | 18 (3 per match) |
Teams
[edit]The following 8 teams are listed according to their final position on the league table in the previous season of the 2005–06 Premier Soccer League.[6]
Quarter-finals
[edit]Kaizer Chiefs | 2–0 | Golden Arrows |
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Nkosi 4' Obua 55' |
SuperSport United | 1–1 | Orlando Pirates |
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Tsabedze 120+1' | Vilakazi 120' | |
Penalties | ||
7–6 |
Moroka Swallows | 2–1 | Silver Stars |
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Niang 16' Oersen 63' |
Jackson 85' |
Semi–finals
[edit]SuperSport United | 2–0 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
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Mashego 55' Phiri 59' |
Kaizer Chiefs | 2–1 | Moroka Swallows |
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Ngobese 40' Schalkwyk 103' |
Fransman 60' |
Final
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "MTN unveiled as new Top 8 sponsor". Sport. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ Reporter, Staff (13 August 2006). "Smooth landing for Chiefs in SAA Supa8". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Ntloko, Mninawa (22 September 2006). "South Africa: Vandalism Weighs On Chiefs in SAA Semi". AllAfrica. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Lerman, Sy (22 October 2006). "Adventurous Chiefs win Supa8 trophy". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "How Celtic, Downs have fared in finals". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ "South Africa 2005/06". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "South Africa 2006/07". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 24 December 2023.